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News • 18 Jun 2014
Key to triggering labour discovered
UON researchers have discovered a ‘switch’ that fails to engage in some pregnancies, which could lead to labour complications
News • 16 Jun 2014
How sweet it is
Nutrition researcher Professor Manohar Garg is conducting a new clinical trial to determine the cardio-metabolic health impacts of fructose.
News • 13 Jun 2014
$3.2m ARC funding
The Australian Research Council has awarded UON $3.2m to establish a research hub dedicated to future-proofing Australia's iron ore production.
News • 10 Jun 2014
Queen's birthday honours
Emeritus Professor Anthony Smith and Conjoint Professor Gregory Leigh have been honoured in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
News • 05 Jun 2014
Super-light metal foam - taking the impact out of auto accidents
PhD Student Mehdi Taherishargh has developed a low-cost, super-light metal foam that has the potential to save lives.
News • 04 Jun 2014
Workshops for researchers
UON is facilitating three workshops focused on strategic approaches to publication, self-promotion, and scholarly writing.
News • 03 Jun 2014
Major cancer boost
The Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA) has become the first regionally-based organisation to receive full Translational Cancer Research Centre status.
News • 02 Jun 2014
Share your flu symptoms
You give me fever: A record 17,000 people are sharing their flu symptoms each week for good through a growing online health surveillance system.
News • 02 Jun 2014
Indigenous entrepreneurship research assists international communities
University of Newcastle professor shares Indigenous entrepreneurship expertise with researchers at First Nations University of Canada
News • 30 May 2014
New study for young women
Dietetic researchers at the University of Newcastle have begun recruiting women aged 18 to 44 to examine the body shape …
News • 29 May 2014
Global thought leader
Professor Carolyn Mountford has received global recognition for her innovative cancer research using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy technology.
News • 28 May 2014
Newcastle Poetry Prize
Following record entries in 2013, judges of the Newcastle Poetry Prize are preparing for another year of national excellence from …
Events
Exhibition
Finding home: life outside institutions
Exhibiting the stories of those who attended and left mental hospitals between 1900 to 1960 to better understand mental health care in the community before new ideas about 'community psychiatry'.
Event
National Science Week with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
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Looking Ahead Lecture with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 by joining astrophysicist Professor Lisa-Harvey Smith for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the universe, exploring the latest discoveries in astronomy, space exploration and the mysteries that continue to shape our understanding of the
In person
From Research to Region | National Science Week
This National Science week, see how STEM research is driving local impact on the Central Coast. Our special edition of the From Research to Region seminar series highlights how University of Newcastle research spanning construction, food science and environmental conservation
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STEM Messages Matter | National Science Week
Clarity and cut-through in science communication We work in a crowded and fast-moving information landscape. In this environment, STEM communicators are increasingly challenged to ensure their messages are heard, understood, and trusted. Join us for a panel discussion exploring the
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